Amber Alert Issued in Albuquerque for Teenager Allegedly Taken at Gunpoint
An Amber Alert has been issued in Albuquerque for a 16-year-old girl who was allegedly taken at gunpoint by her half-brother, who is wanted on violent felony warrants.
Albuquerque Santa Fe, NM, October 6, 2026 — The Albuquerque Police Department has issued an Amber Alert for a 16-year-old girl who is considered endangered. The alert was activated following allegations that the teenager was taken at gunpoint.
According to the alert, the individual suspected of taking the girl is her half-brother. Law enforcement officials stated that the suspect is wanted in connection with outstanding violent felony warrants. The specific names of the girl and her half-brother were not immediately released by authorities.
The circumstances surrounding the alleged abduction indicate a serious and potentially dangerous situation, prompting the issuance of the Amber Alert to mobilize public assistance in locating the missing teenager. The exact time and location where the alleged incident occurred were not specified in the initial alert.
Authorities are urging anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of the 16-year-old girl or her half-brother to contact the Albuquerque Police Department or dial 911. The investigation is ongoing, and further details are expected to be released as they become available. The alert remains active until the child is found and deemed safe, and the suspect is apprehended.
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